Jazz Articles about Lalo

About Lalo

Album Review

On her self-titled debut, vibraphonist Lalo placed her instrument's inherently ethereal tone in a decidedly more assertive rock stance that nevertheless retained a lyrical elegance. This followup broadens the scope with a larger cast of characters and greater emphasis on atmosphere and composition. Improvisation is an element to be sure, but a less dominant partner to Lalo's detailed sense of structure.

The fact that there's a bassist on only three of the album's nine original compositions means that Lalo's orchestral ...

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Album Review

Lalo: Lalo

by Javier AQ Ortiz
May 15, 2003

Quick and to the Point: Fresh vibe-led jazz. Check it out.

Vibraphonist Laura Friedman, otherwise known as “Lalo," steps out on this notable self-titled release. Her drummer/ percussionist Todd Isler and electric bassist Kermit Driscoll manage a contemporary aural distinctiveness, enhanced by judicious usage of ethnic percussive color (such as the use of udu, djembe and tabla drums). Also supporting this sound: Lalo's breathy energetic pedaling--both for support and sonic enlargement--and a reasonable approach to moods, transitions, changes ...